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Final chance to have a say on future of local government

escc logoEAST Sussex residents have just days left to have their say on a new local council and how it would serve them.

The Government consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities closes on Sunday, January 11. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on January 7, 2026 by karenb.

Changes to East Sussex E-library on the way

CabChrisDowling (Small)LIBRARY users in East Sussex are being made aware of some disruption as a new, improved online system is installed.

The new E-library system, which will be launched on Monday, December 2, will be more up-to-date and user-friendly and make it easier for people to search the catalogue and manage their account. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on November 12, 2013 by martinf.

Highways crews dig deep to secure Old Town road

HastingsDrill (Small)A GIANT drill has been turning heads in part of Hastings Old Town as highways crews began essential engineering work.

East Sussex Highways have been employing the services of a state-of-the-art piling rig with a 15m drill to insert reinforced concrete piles into the ground on the west side of Harold Road. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on November 6, 2013 by martinf.

Compost bin sales in East Sussex reach 30,000

CabCarlMaynard (Small)THE number of people in East Sussex taking advantage of a council home composting offer has topped the 30,000 mark.

East Sussex County Council, working alongside borough and district councils, launched the scheme, which offers reduced rates on home composting bins and accessories, 10 years ago. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Waste and recycling on November 6, 2013 by martinf.

Busting the myths surrounding adoption

CabSylviaTidy (Small)FAMILIES come in all shapes and sizes – that’s the message from East Sussex County Council as it attempts to bust some of the myths surrounding adoption.

Research shows that the public often have misconceptions about who can adopt resulting in children missing out on a permanent family.  Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on November 6, 2013 by martinf.

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